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A’ja Wilson’s unprecedented year ends with another achievement—2025 TIME Athlete of the Year
Just when there’s nothing else A’ja Wilson can accomplish and all that’s left for her to do is to stack titles, MVPs, Olympic medals and All-Star selections, she shows that more can be done. On Tuesday, TIME Magazine named her the 2025 Athlete of the Year. This is the second-consecutive year a WNBA players has […]
What are the proven strengths and potential weaknesses of UConn, Texas, South Carolina, UCLA and LSU?
As the new year approaches and conference play begins, the top tier of women’s college basketball has started to take form. The current top five—No. 1 UConn, No. 2 Texas, No. 3 South Carolina, No. 4 UCLA and No. 5 LSU—each bring unique strengths to the hardwood, backed by impressive results and statistical indicators that […]
In CBA negotiations, WNBA players committed to betting on themselves—for the now and for the future
In their latest collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal, the WNBA has reportedly relented, agreeing to a modicum of revenue sharing, which has been the primary priority of the WNBPA throughout negotiations. However, the league’s willingness to share remains limited, as the proposed salary structure would result in players receiving less than 15 percent of the […]
The second round of EuroLeague Women group play begins with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray leading the pack
The second round of EuroLeague Women group play begins this Tuesday, December 9, which means the stakes for Europe’s top international basketball competition are about to be raised. The field has been narrowed, with the 12 best teams from the first round advancing, and they’ve been re-grouped to ensure that the second round will be […]
AP Top 25 poll discussion: With a record nine ranked teams, is the Big Ten women’s college basketball’s best conference?
On Sunday, three ranked teams lost their undefeated status. While previously-No. 13 Ole Miss and previously-No. 20 Michigan State were upset by unranked opponents, then-No. 21 Washington was defeated by No. 16 USC. The Rebels and Spartans thus took the biggest tumbles of the week, dropping a respective four and five spots. The Huskies, in […]
How did No. 7 Maryland erase a late nine-point deficit to escape in double overtime against Minnesota?
It took a double-digit comeback and two overtimes, but No. 7 Maryland—some way, somehow—is still undefeated. Someone check on Zack Ward. First, a lockdown third quarter helped Maryland almost eliminate Minnesota’s once 15-point advantage, putting the Terrapins down by just four points entering the final frame. The home team, however, did not go quietly, as […]
What changes will the beginning of Big Ten play bring for No. 4 UCLA and No. 16 USC?
So far, both LA teams have had the kind of seasons expected. USC is still good, but the Trojans have clearly taken a step back from the dominance they had when JuJu Watkins was playing. They are still a force thanks to freshman Jazzy Davidson and are No. 16 in the nation, but are no […]
Who’s been the best freshman, sophomore, junior and senior through the first month of women’s college basketball?
We’re just over one month into the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season, with most teams approaching the 10-game mark. The sample size is still pretty small. Yet, there’s enough evidence to identify the standout players from each class. Here’s a look the leading freshman, sophomore, junior, senior and super senior so far: Freshman: Aaliyah Chavez […]
A lot is going right for No. 7 Maryland, but the undefeated Terrapins still need to reach an even higher level
Maryland has moved from No. 9 to No. 7 in the nation since we last checked in on them, with their first ranked win of the season coming 74-66 over now-No. 17 Kentucky in Puerto Rico the day before Thanksgiving. The now 10-0 Terps also picked up a quality win over George Mason on Nov. […]
Project B has now signed 10 WNBA players, including Golden State Valkyries’ draft pick Justē Jocytē
At some point, WNBA players signing with Project B will no longer be news. If things go according to plan, the league will have 66 players, filling out the proposed six 11-player teams that will compete in the seven two-week tournaments that will begin in November 2026. For now, however, the new international league, which […]
Stars shone and sparks flew as the SEC’s top teams swept the ACC/SEC Challenge
Overall, the SEC dominated the ACC/SEC Challenge, taking 13 of the 16 games between the two conferences. On the second night of the third annual event, the SEC’s four top 25-ranked teams went 4-0 against the ACC. The most competitive contest, clearly, was No. 3 South Carolina against No. 22 Louisville. The Cardinals were ahead […]
With seven ranked teams in action, the second night of the ACC/SEC Challenge will deliver excitement, overreactions and more
No, the SEC will not sweep this season’s ACC/SEC Challenge, as Syracuse escaped in overtime against Auburn to put one win on the board for the ACC. A pair of other ACC teams also made things difficult for their SEC counterparts, with NC State pushing No. 9 Oklahoma to overtime, with the Sooners ultimately prevailing […]
With no “culture of trust,” the WNBPA remains unconvinced by the WNBA’s CBA concessions
“I don’t feel like there’s any cultivation of a culture of trust. We don’t feel valued in these talks as they stand today. … I feel like we’ve been heard, but not listened to.” That’s what WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike said about the players’ perspective of WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations, according to reporting […]
Rori Harmon’s performance against South Carolina should remind WNBA teams of how high her ceiling truly is
On Thanksgiving, then-No. 4 Texas found themselves in a tight battle against then-No. 2 South Carolina. The game was even at 64, and the Longhorns had a chance to get out in front. Rori Harmon brought the ball up the court and was steadfast in her decision-making. She went one-on-one against Tessa Johnson, beat her […]
In addition to No. 1 UConn, which Big East teams are deserving of more national respect?
Between the Power 4 conferences and mid-majors, women’s college basketball boasts two strictly different dimensions. Inspired mid-majors may play David to a Power 4 Goliath every now and again, but competition between the two is often aspirational at best. However, somewhere in-between these two dimensions is a ripple. A black hole. A fracture in the […]
Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers and Napheesa Collier receive recognition on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2026 list
WNBA All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Paige Bueckers were named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 2026 for sports, while Napheesa Collier, selected to the 2024 30 Under 30 list, was honored as one of three All-Star Alumni. Boston, a first-time All-WNBA and All-Defense selection in 2025, not only led the injured Indiana Fever to the playoffs, […]
What are the chances that the SEC sweeps all 16 games of the ACC/SEC Challenge?
This season marks the third year of the ACC/SEC Challenge. In 2023, the conferences split the set of 14 games at seven a piece. Last year, the SEC won 10 of the 16 games. Could the SEC run the table in 2025, sweeping all 16 games? Per ESPN Analytics, the SEC team is favored in […]
The pettiness of the WNBA’s latest proposal suggests a new CBA is a long way away
While the WNBA initially advertised the generous aspects of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposals that were presented to the WNBPA before the expiration of the initial, extended 30-day bargaining window, the more draconian details of the league’s deals have begun to emerge. A maximum player salary of $1 million before incentives, an average player […]
Will these three women’s college basketball questions be answered before the end of 2025?
The year 2025 is entering its final month, and we still have many questions left to answer about this women’s college basketball season. The big ones, such as who will win the NCAA title, won’t be determined until the spring. But as winter begins, there are plenty of things we can discover that will shape […]
Azzi Fudd can’t miss from 3, and No. 1 UConn is as dominant as expected
Five weeks into the 2025-26 women’s college basketball season, things are unfolding as expected in Storrs, CT. UConn is off to a 7-0 start, with the defending champions comfortably maintaining their No. 1 ranking atop the AP Top 25 poll. The Huskies just earned their first Big East win of the season, presumably kicking off […]
AP Top 25 poll discussion: It’s no surprise that Texas has leapt to No. 2 in the nation
With the nation’s most impressive win resume, Texas, unsurprisingly, trails only defending national champion UConn in Week 5 of the AP Top 25 poll. The Longhorns also took 10 of the 32 first-place votes from the Huskies. Outside the shuffling at the very top, the top 10 remains mostly unchanged, although the coming week’s ACC/SEC […]
Allisha Gray’s clutch free throws give Team USA the gold at the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup
Courtesy of two clutch free throws from Allisha Gray, the United States reclaimed AmeriCup gold. The American quartet of Gray, Naz Hillmon, Veronica Burton and Shakira Austin defeated Canada 21-19 in the Final of the 2025 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup. With nine points in Final, including the winning free throws, Gray was named tournament MVP. Gray […]
After the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 40-day extension, the deadline for a new CBA is January 9
Just before the clock struck midnight on Sunday, Nov. 30, the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to another collective bargaining agreement (CBA) extension. The league and union announced a 40-day extension, setting Jan. 9 as the new CBA deadline. As was the case during the original 30-day extension, both sides can elect to terminate the extension […]
Unstoppable Audi Crooks keeps No. 10 Iowa State undefeated with a career-high 47 points
Entering the Blue Heron Division Championship of the Coconut Hoops Tournament in Fort Meyers, FL on Sunday afternoon, junior center Audi Crooks was already scoring more than one point per minute for No. 10 Iowa State, averaging almost 25 points per game in 24.5 minutes per game. She then took her incredible scoring proficiency and […]
What happens if the deadline passes and the WNBA doesn’t have a new CBA?
The extended deadline for the WNBA and WNBPA to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 30. According to The Athletic, “significant gaps remain” between the two sides, with “the league’s salary system going forward,” persisting as the primary point of contention. The WNBA has broadcasted a significant […]
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